Visiting Instructor of Counseling

Oakland University; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan invites applications for a 1-year Visiting Faculty Position in Counseling, with School Counseling or Clinical Mental Health focus. The appointment begins August 15, 2025, and includes teaching, research, and service.

The Department emphasizes social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion and seeks candidates who will contribute to CACREP-accredited programs and the metro Detroit area's counseling community.

Qualifications

• ABD or a doctorate in Counselor Education/Counseling; CACREP or CACREP equivalent.
• Eligibility for Michigan license as professional or school counselor.
• Demonstrated ability to model and support diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, research, and service.
• Teaching experience in counselor education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses at masters and doctoral levels (CACREP curriculum).
• Engage in curriculum planning and development.
• Engage in service assignments at department, school, and university levels.
• Engage in program accreditation; contribute to professional leadership within counseling.

Skills

Teaching experience

Diversity & inclusion

Curriculum planning

Education

ABD or PhD in Counselor Education/Counseling

Job description

The Department of Counseling at Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan is seeking applicants for a 1-year Visiting Faculty Position (School Counseling preferred or Clinical Mental Health). The position is a full-time appointment starting August 15, 2025. Responsibilities include teaching, research, and service activities. The Department of Counseling values high-quality teaching, research, and service and is committed to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. The primary responsibilities of the position include:

Teach courses (3/3) at the masters and doctoral-levels

• Teach across the CACREP curriculum, including clinical courses
• Engage with curriculum planning and development

Service

• Engage in service assignments at the Department, School, and/or University level
• Engage in program accreditation
• Engage in professional leadership within the counseling profession

Minimum Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• ABD or a doctorate in Counselor Education/Counseling ( CACREP or CACREP equivalent); eligibility for a Michigan license as a professional counselor and/or school counselor; teaching experience; a strong ability to model and support diversity, equity, and inclusion principles within teaching, research, and service. Demonstration of strong teaching and clinical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong teaching record in school counseling courses and core counseling courses. Strong communication skills.

School/College & Department/Program Summary

The Department of Counseling offers a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health, School Counseling, and a Doctoral degree in Counselor Education. Both Masters of Arts programs and the Doctoral program are CACREP Accredited. Our department has a long tradition of high quality counselor education in the metro Detroit area. We have a dynamic on-site counseling center and strong relationships within mental health and school settings. Our faculty are active in research and local and national leadership.

Our primary mission in the Department of Counseling is to assure that our graduates demonstrate the skills, abilities, and expertise required of a professional counselor in a diverse society. As a counseling faculty, we are committed to continued study of the most current issues related to the field of counseling. We are committed to a culture of research and inquiry. The faculty aims to provide an educational environment that nurtures rigor and a desire to learn and fosters collaborative relationships between faculty and students.

More About Oakland University

The University is located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University offers 142 bachelor’s degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing. As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan that is dedicated to building ongoing, collaborative relationships, Oakland University embraces community and civic engagement to enhance the lives of its students and positively impact the broader community. Learn more about Oakland University’s Mission & Vision and Strategic Plan .

Pay Basis

Open Date

Open Date 05/20/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Job Category

Job Category Visiting Faculty

EEO Statement

Oakland University is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts (unofficial)
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3
• Teaching Statement

Optional Documents

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